Fosse Highcross Ward Blaby District Councillors Monthly Report - April 2024

Cllr Ben Taylor and Cllr Mike Shirley

Around the District

Alberto at Yarnbomb

 Alberto Costa MP recognises importance of local tourism as part of annual celebration

 

As part of this year’s English Tourism Week, Alberto Costa MP met with creative crafters in Cosby to check on their work to drive tourism as well as support people’s wellbeing.

The South Leicestershire MP visited as part of English Tourism Week which this year, celebrated the part community plays in boosting visitor numbers.

Alberto Costa MP met with representatives of the Cosby Yarn Bomb on Friday 22 March to discuss the difference that they have made to the area and the fantastic work that they continue to do in supporting people’s mental health and wellbeing. He was invited by Blaby District Council and the Visit Blaby District Tourism Partnership, who work together to showcase the fantastic things on offer in the District for visitors and residents.

Councillor Activities   

During March 2024 there have been many training events, meetings, and social events, attended by one or both of your councillors: 

  • Sharnford Bacon Buttie – 2nd
  • Storm Henk Drop-in – 6th
  • Blaby Job Fair – 6th
  • Planning Committee – 7th
  • Sapcote Parish Council – 7th
  • Blaby Local Plan Briefing – 14th
  • Audit & Corporate Governance – 18th
  • Blaby Cabinet – 18th
  • Storm Henk Drop-in – 21st
  • Resilience Partnership – 21st
  • Sharnford Parish Council – 21st
  • Thurlaston Players – 23rd
  • Elmesthorpe Parish Council – 26th
  • Blaby District Parish Councils Group – 27th

During April there are the following training events, meetings, and social events, that will be attended by one or both of your councillors:

  • Vulnerability & Support Awareness – 3rd
  • Planning Committee – 4th
  • Sapcote Parish Council – 4th
  • Audit & Corporate Governance Committee Training – 9th   
  • Joint Consultative Committee – 17th
  • Police Beat Surgery, Sapcote – 22nd
  • Audit & Corporate Governance Committee – 22nd
  • Sharnford Bacon Buttie – 27th

Blaby District Council News Releases

  • Exciting Opportunities at our Spring Job Fair
  • Dog Owners fined over nuisance barking

HNRFI Update – Examination

The Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange will remain in our monthly reports until the final decision is made by the Secretary of State 

 HNRFI